Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years – the highest of any continent in the world. As the warming trend continues, exceptional heat, wildfires, floods and other climate change impacts will affect society, economies and ecosystems, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Read the full story, “Europe hotting up more than twice global average: WMO”, on globalissues.org →
Three Truths to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment in the UN 
COP27 Fiddling as World Warms 
UN chief highlights crucial role of G20 in resolving global crises 
Somalia: Human rights chief decries steep rise in civilian casualties 
Ukraine: UN convoy delivers vital aid to residents of Kherson 
COP27: Week two opens with focus on water, women and more negotiations on ‘loss and damage’ 
A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes 
What has Perseverance found in two years on Mars? 
This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces 
Greta Thunberg’s new book urges the world to take climate action now